Keystone Fire, Colorado
The Keystone Fire was a wildfire in Colorado, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 3,042 acres (1,231 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 95%
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Containment reported at 91%
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Containment reported at 69%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 2%
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 3,024 acres (1,224 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,000 acres (405 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
40.2205, -108.1781
Current Situation
The Keystone Fire was a wildfire in Colorado, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 3,042 acres (1,231 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 12 hours ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 229 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Keystone Fire, Colorado · 7 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #5 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Keystone |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COWRD-000957 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Meeker, Rio Blanco |
| Latitude | 40.22054 |
| Longitude | -108.17814 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 2:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 3,042 ac |
| Containment % | 95% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 42 |
| Estimated cost | $2,200,000 |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 10:22 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Keystone Fire was approximately 3,042 acres (1,231 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Keystone Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 40.2205, -108.1781.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 95% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-21.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 12 hours ago).